Leinster, Munster and Connacht’s results in the Champions Cup has meant that Ireland are now at 2/1 to win the tournament outright.

Punters have started to latch onto Joe Schmidt’s squad who are looking to reclaim their Six Nations crown in March.

Ireland are now 2/1 from 12/5, with England remaining favourites, but seeing their price eased slightly to 19/20 from 4/5.

Ireland have also been supported to win the Grand Slam and are now 9/2 from 6/1 whilst they are 11/4 from 10/3 to win the Triple Crown.

With just under three weeks to go until the start of the 2017 Six Nations, Joe Schmidt will be hoping his players can bring their good form into the tournament

An Ireland fan shows his support outside the stadium before the 2016 RBS Six Nations match at Stade de France, Paris. (Image: PA Wire)

Liam Glynn, BoyleSports spokesperson explained:“Punters now believe that Ireland have every chance of winning the Six Nations crown back. They quickly availed of the 12/5 available resulting in the price shortening into 2/1.”

He added “Ireland are already a large loser in the antepost book for the firm having been available at 5/1 prior to their historic victory over New Zealand in Soldier Field last November. Joe Schmidt’s side are also being backed for the Triple Crown and are now 11/4 from 10/3.